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Java Moss

$5.50

Java Moss: Versatile green aquarium moss for freshwater hardscape, shrimp cover and natural layouts.

Looking for details for your planted tank? Java moss is a popular aquarium plant option among hobbyists and is loved for its deep green color and ease of maintenance.

Java moss has roots in Asia, where it can be found dispersed throughout Malaysia, Java, and India. Now used by hobbyists, java moss in fish tanks has become the common option because it’s versatile, beautiful, high quality and efficient for fish and shrimp to thrive.

The versatility of aquarium java moss makes it simple to mix things up in your personal hobbyist tank - attach it to hardscape, driftwood, or cholla wood, or let the java moss aquarium plant float freely for a lovely aquatic aesthetic that also serves as spots for coverage and breeding.

Beyond its ability to protect shrimplets and fish fry, java moss can also help maintain high water quality.

Java moss is easy to care for; its hardiness allows it to thrive in most water conditions and grow freely throughout the tank. Keep an eye on dirt buildup, excess algae growth, overgrowth and leaves that turn brown.

To propagate java moss, use scissors to cut into sections. Keep each section at about two inches in length. Disperse it throughout the aquarium and watch it naturally attach itself throughout the tank.

Our java moss are available in golf ball size and require low light.

Before adding to your aquarium

Remove the shipping packaging and any pot, planting wool, or weights as appropriate. Rinse and inspect the plant, and quarantine new plants separately before introduction. Trim growth regularly and remove loose or decaying material. Keep floating plants from covering the entire water surface.

For an axolotl setup, maintain the animal’s cool-water conditions and gentle lighting. Growth may be slower. Choose planting materials appropriate for an amphibian aquarium. The general plant-growing suggestions above are not treatment instructions for axolotl tanks; avoid adding plant fertilizers or injected CO₂ to an axolotl setup without appropriate specialist guidance.

Shipping and natural variation

Supplied and shipped by Shrimpy Business through Shopify Collective. Plants may arrive separately from axolotls and other store items. Size, shape, and coloration vary naturally; choose the available size or portion shown in the product options.

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